Chapter 2 – DFI SB332-C User Manual

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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation

Chapter 2

Expansion Slots

PCI Express x16 Slot

Install PCI Express x16 graphics card, that comply to the PCI Express specifications, into the

PCI Express x16 slot. To install a graphics card into the x16 slot, align the graphics card above

the slot then press it down firmly until it is completely seated in the slot. The retaining clip of

the slot will automatically hold the graphics card in place.

PCI Slot

The PCI slot supports expansion cards that comply with PCI specifications. You can install a

PCI expansion card or a customized riser card designed for only 2 PCI slots expansion (for low

profile PCI card only) into the PCI slot.

PCI Express x4 Slot

Install PCI Express cards such as network cards or other cards that comply to the PCI Express

specifications into the PCI Express x4 slot.

PCI Express x16

PCI
PCI

PCI Express x4

LPT Connector

LPT

The LPT port is for interfacing your PC to a parallel printer. It supports SPP, ECP and EPP.

SPP

(Standard Parallel Port)

Allows normal speed operation but in one

direction only.

ECP

(Extended Capabilities Port)

Allows parallel port to operate in bidirectional

mode and at a speed faster than the SPP’s data

transfer rate.

EPP

(Enhanced Parallel Port)

Allows bidirectional parallel port operation at

maximum speed.

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